Hants sign ‘world franchise’ deal
February 9th, 2010
Warne announces the proposed Rajasthan Royals franchise Hampshire have entered a marketing alliance with IPL team Rajasthan Royals which they hope will create the world's 'first global cricket franchise'. Under the plan, Hampshire will join Cape Cobras
The World’s First Global Franchise is Announced
February 9th, 2010
Hampshire Cricket will join forces with major cricket clubs from around the world to create the World’s leading Twenty20 global cricket franchise under the banner of the Royals2020. Who is involved? The founding teams represent the major cricket
Warne urges Aussies to take part in IPL
February 9th, 2010
Shane Warne has urged his fellow Australians to play in the coming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite threats from an Indian political party. The Mumbai-based Shiv Sena, a right-wing party, has said Australians will be barred from playing
Ervine Rocks Zimbabwe
February 9th, 2010
With the off season winding towards a close, some of Hampshire’s players have been busy plying their trade overseas during the winter. A number have been involved with England’s various national sides. Others have been honing their skills in domestic
Pakistan cricket ‘must move on’: Wasim (AAP)
February 9th, 2010
Former bowling great Wasim Akram on Monday called for positive steps in Pakistan cricket following its humiliating defeats in Australia, saying the team needed a strong approach to progress. "Pakistan cricket must move on after what happened in
Warne urges Aussies to take part in IPL (AAP)
February 9th, 2010
Shane Warne has urged his fellow Australians to play in the coming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite threats from an Indian political party.The Mumbai-based Shiv Sena, a right-wing party, has said Australians will be barred from playing
Playing in India an advantage for Rajasthan Royals, says Shane Warne
February 9th, 2010
Mumbai: Indian Premier Leagues (IPL) return to India after being held in South Africa in its previous edition will be a huge advantage to Rajasthan Royals, feels skipper Shane Warne. Going back to India, it suits our players. India suits our style of
Kieswetter hoping to prove qualified success
February 9th, 2010
The Lions squad has regrouped in Dubai with Craig Kieswetter, the latest talent to switch allegiance from his native South Africa, given the strongest endorsement as a future international by the man who will supervise his first steps as a fully fledged
Devils come out on top in The Trade
February 9th, 2010
After more than a year of speculation, The Trade finally happened. When the Atlanta Thrashers dealt Ilya Kovalchuk to the New Jersey Devils this week, it set the stage for one team to challenge for championship glory and the other to remain perpetually
INTERVIEW - All aboard the Twenty20 express, says Warne
February 9th, 2010
Warne, 40, was speaking at a news conference at Lord's to launch a global Twenty20 brand involving teams from the major cricket nations. He is captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals who won the inaugural title in 2008. 'Once
